The U.S. military is developing fuel technology to extend the life of its global surveillance satellites. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is working with Proton Energy Systems on the “Water Rocket” program, through which researchers hope to develop a self-regenerating fuel loop that would use water and solar power to create electricity. The new technology is expected to greatly extend the operation time of satellites, to reduce the weight of fuel upon launch and to provide the U.S. military with more options for maneuvering their satellites. “I believe [that moving to self-sustaining satellites] will have far-reaching implications for military, aerospace, homeland defense and commercial applications,” said Jan Walker, a DARPA spokeswoman.
Pentagon Taps Simple Compound To Propel Satellites
Viasat MDD Software is Available on New Samsung Galaxy S20 TE Solution
Viasat revealed on Monday that its Mobile Dynamic Defense (MDD) cybersecurity software is available for the new Samsung Galaxy S20 Tactical Edition (TE) solution. Viasat’s MDD solution provides cyber protection, […]
Trending Now
-
Government/MilitarySpace Force Awards Viasat and Intelsat General $438M for Continued Work on PTS-G
-
Government/MilitarySpace Force Awards SpaceX $2.3 Billion Contract for Space Data Network
-
Government/MilitaryUK Inaugurates New Space Domain Awareness Software Borealis
